And as the colours of all things we see,

To our sight's powers communicated be,

So to all objects that in compass came

Of any sense he had, his senses' flame

Flow'd from his parts with force so virtual,

It fir'd with sense things mere[50] insensual.90

Now, with warm baths and odours comforted,

When he lay down, he kindly kiss'd his bed,

As consecrating it to Hero's right,

And vow'd thereafter, that whatever sight